Natalie Huet

Health news

A new form of herpes virus can fight advanced cancers. Here’s how

Early clinical trial results suggest a genetically engineered version of the virus known to cause cold sores shows promise in treating a range of advanced cancers.

23/09/2022

Health news

Khosta-2: US scientists warn Russian bat virus could be the next COVID

Just as we thought we could finally see the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, US scientists are warning a Russian bat virus could be the next global health scare.

22/09/2022

Mobility

Smart navigation app uses ‘3D sound’ to guide blind people

A French start-up is developing an app that helps people with visual impairment get around using high-precision GPS tracking and spatial "3D sound".

22/09/2022

Health news

Gut health scientists need 100,000 volunteers to send them their poo

Scientists in France are seeking poo samples from 100,000 volunteers to map the nation’s gut health and boost research in personalised medicine.

20/09/2022

Health news

Beyond condoms: How birth control is now becoming a male affair

From a male birth control pill to reversible vasectomy and a hormonal shoulder gel: what’s in the works for male contraceptives?

14/09/2022

Health news

WHO joins call for a global treaty to urgently phase out fossil fuels

"Addiction to fossil fuels is not just an act of environmental vandalism. From the health perspective, it is an act of self-sabotage," said the WHO.

14/09/2022

Health news

Scientists uncover how air pollution triggers lung cancer

Scientists have managed to link air pollution to lung cancer, helping to explain why so many non-smokers develop the disease.

12/09/2022

Health news

Woman who can ‘smell’ Parkinson’s helps develop new quick test

The breakthrough could pave the way to better diagnosis and management of patients with Parkinson’s disease, for which there is currently no simple test.

07/09/2022

Health news

The world's first inhaled COVID vaccine has been approved in China

No needles needed: people hesitant about getting a jab may be interested in COVID vaccines that can be inhaled.

05/09/2022

Mobility

Uber faces French resistance as it lists Paris taxis on its app

Paris could once again be a tough nut to crack for the ride-hailing giant.

02/09/2022

Health news

Babies born from frozen embryos may be at higher risk of cancer

The researchers behind the study say we need to know more about the impact of freezing on the health of future generations.

01/09/2022

Work

These workers tried 'quiet quitting' and have never looked back

"It’s not as negative as it sounds," one of the workers who engaged in "quiet quitting" told Euronews Next. Is it something you should try?

28/08/2022

Health news

Toxic levels of 'forever chemicals' found in breast milk and tap water

There are calls for a crackdown on chemical pollution after potentially toxic levels of PFAS were found in breastfeeding mothers in France.

08/08/2022

Health news

Can AI boost drug discovery? We're one big step closer

The French-American unicorn Owkin has shown its machine learning tool can get fiercely competitive drugmakers to share research data while protecting their secrets.

20/07/2022

Mobility

Battery or hydrogen? Truck makers are facing a fork in the road

Truck makers are also under pressure to go electric, but they need to decide whether conventional batteries or hydrogen is the way to go.

30/06/2022

Health news

Bowel cancer is killing younger people. Here’s what Europe can do

Awareness is key when it comes to catching bowel cancer before it’s too late. Here’s why the legacy of Deborah James could be pivotal to saving lives.

28/06/2022

Health news

Monkeypox outbreak: Everything you should know about the virus so far

The smallpox-related virus has been mostly affecting men who have sex with men. Authorities are trying to curb its spread without perpetuating stigma.

28/06/2022

Tech News

European entrepreneurs launch €250 million fund for tech start-ups

Plural is an investment platform “by founders, for founders” that aims to disrupt the way Europe’s tech sector is funded.

28/06/2022

Mobility

EVs are in high demand. Are Europe’s charging stations up to speed?

Are you considering switching to an electric car? Here are three things you need to know about Europe's charging infrastructure.

20/06/2022

Health news

Sperm count down: Urine samples show 'alarming' levels of chemicals

Researchers who studied urine samples from nearly 100 Danish young men said they were "astonished" by a cocktail of hormone-disrupting chemicals.

10/06/2022